SOLUTION: I do not understand fraction problems. Please help me with this one so I have a correct model to refer to for the rest of my worksheet. Thank you. (7x/8)- (4)= x

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Question 171140: I do not understand fraction problems. Please help me with this one so I have a correct model to refer to for the rest of my worksheet. Thank you. (7x/8)- (4)= x
Answer by jojo14344(1513)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Given:
Combine similar terms (remember to change sign):
}, Get LCD to subtract
, cross multiply

, Answer
Check by going back to the given:



, good!
Thank you,
Jojo

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